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| Species Reactivity | Key Applications | Host | Format | Antibody Type |
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| H, M | WB, ICC, IP | Rb | Serum | Polyclonal Antibody |
| Description | |
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| Catalogue Number | ABS986 |
| Description | Anti-PCTP Antibody |
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| Background Information | Phosphatidylcholine transfer protein (PCTP), also known as PC-TP, START domain-containing protein 2, StARD2, StAR-related lipid transfer protein 2, and encoded by the gene symbol PCTP/ STARD2, belongs to the steroidogenic acute regulatory protein related transfer (START) domain superfamily of hydrophobic ligand-binding proteins. PCTP has been shown to play an important role in the transfer of phosphatidylcholine between membranes. The crystal structures of human PC-TP in complex with dilinoleoyl-PtdCho or palmitoyl-linoleoyl-PtdCho suggests that a single well-ordered PtdCho molecule occupies a centrally located tunnel. These structures have provided a basis for rationalizing the specificity of PC-TP for PtdCho and may identify common features used by START proteins to bind their hydrophobic ligands. Additionally, PCTP has been demonstrated to interact with ACOT13/THEM2. PCTP is located in the cytoplasm with highest expression in liver, placenta, testis, kidney and heart. Low levels of PCTP are expressed in brain and lung. |
| Product Information | |
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| Format | Serum |
| Presentation | Rabbit polyclonal serum with 0.05% sodium azide. |
| Quality Level | MQ100 |
| Applications | |
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| Application | Anti-PCTP is an antibody against PCTP for use in WB, ICC, IP. |
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| Application Notes | Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected PCTP in cytosolic fractions isolated from the liver of a control subject, a patient with intrahepatic brown pigment stones, and a patient with obstructive cholestasis (Shoda, J., et al. (2001). Hepatology. 33(5):1194-1205). Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected PCTP in siRNA-transfected, serum-starved HEK 293E cells, Pctp+/+ liver lysates, Tsc2−/− MEFs, Liver homogenates from chow diet–fed Pctp+/+ (n = 4) and Pctp−/− (n = 4) mice (Ersoy, B.A., et al. (2013). Science Signaling. 286(6):1-11). Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot detected PCTP in HEK293T cells (Kanno, K., et al. (2007). J. Biol. Chem. 282:30728-30736). Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A representative lot immunoprecipitated PCTP in Pctp+/+ liver lysates (Ersoy, B.A., et al. (2013). Science Signaling. 286(6):1-11). |
| Biological Information | |
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| Immunogen | KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to the C-terminus of human PCTP. |
| Epitope | C-terminus |
| Concentration | Please refer to lot specific datasheet. |
| Host | Rabbit |
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| Antibody Type | Polyclonal Antibody |
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| Purification Method | Unpurified |
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| Molecular Weight | ~33 kDa observed |
| Product Usage Statements | |
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| Quality Assurance | Evaluated by Western Blotting in HepG2 cell lysate. Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected PCTP in 5 µg of HepG2 cell lysate. |
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| Storage and Shipping Information | |
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| Storage Conditions | Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt. Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance. |
| Packaging Information | |
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| Material Size | 100 µL |